KC by the Numbers

2020 Ratings & Rankings

Great America Cities for CreativesKansas City ranked No. 2 in Thrillist’s “Great America Cities for Creatives.” Touting affordable housing while also offering a rich cultural experience, KC is a place where creatives can afford to participate in a thriving arts community. Thrillist, May 2020
The 250 Most Successful Companies in the Midwest14 companies in KC made Inc's list of the "The 250 Most Successful Companies in the Midwest."Rankings were based on two-year growth. Inc., April 2020

Best Cities for Jobs 2020Kansas City ranked No. 11 in Glassdoor's "Best Cities for Jobs 2020." Rankings were based on job satisfaction, job openings, median base salary and median home value. Glassdoor, March 2020

Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2020Celebrity natives, moviemakers, quality of life, resources, film festivals and more ranked Kansas City one of the “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2020” by MovieMaker. MovieMaker, February 2020

Best Employers for DiversityForbes named eight KC-area companies to their list of "Best Employers for Diversity 2020." Rankings were based on a survey of 60,000 Americans. KC Business Journal, January 2020

Best Steakhouses in AmericaStock Hill landed on Thrillist's "Best Steakhouses in America" list with its appeal to young professionals and steak preparation process. Thrillist, January 2020

Best Cities for JobsOverland Park ranked No. 11 on WalletHub’s “Best Cities for Jobs” with high scores in both job market and socio-economics. Other Kansas and Missouri cities also made the list. WalletHub, January 2020